Map 2 - Rowley, Ipswich, Hamilton, Topsfield, Georgetown, Boxford
OSM map layer · LineString
42.67, -70.93 · rel 12792884
42.67, -70.93 · rel 12792884
BCT Section 2
44,9 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Massachusetts · 42.67°N ·
70.93°W
44,9km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× monument
1× ruins
6× summit
Nancy Merill Trail Memorial
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Holyoke-French House
ruins ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Prospect Hill
summit ·
45 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Moon Hill
summit ·
47 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Blueberry Hill
summit ·
157 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Mound Eleanor
summit ·
472 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Pigeon Hill Pinnacle
monument ·
254 m off route
42,6 km
95%
Pigeon Hill
summit ·
264 m off route
42,6 km
95%
The Round Point
monument ·
on the route
44,9 km
100%
Savin Hill
summit ·
129 m off route
44,9 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
14 m
–
85 m
0 km
22,4 km
44,9 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
30 m elevation
Quarter of the way
29 m elevation
Halfway
24 m elevation
Three quarters
70 m elevation
Finish
35 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
BCT Section 2 is 44.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, BCT Section 2 takes approximately 11h 10min to complete.
No, BCT Section 2 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
BCT Section 2 starts near coordinates 42.6476, -70.9001.
BCT Section 2 is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.